MATRIXSYNTH

Rhizome Groove Machine by Feeltune

YouTube via rhizzmusic
"The Rhizome is an innovative groove machine combining samplers, sequencers, synthesizers, mixing desk, totally open and compatible with VSTs. The Rhizome has been already recognized by professional like a very promising groove machine that will make a difference. The Rhizome is a key milestone in 2010 that will improve the way the music is composed and played live. Check out the video on http://www.feeltune.com"

"Easy to use like a groove machine, powerful like the latest computer technology, and empowered by the versatility of plugins. Today the Rhizome is the only box combining samplers, mixing desk, sequencers and synthesizers, totally open and compatible with VSTs.

* . Unique large display areas
* . Optimal user experience
* . Advanced real-time capabilities
* . Innovative interface
* . Wide range of instruments and effects available"

KORG SQD-1

flickr by Red-

1977 ARP Avatar Brochure and Sound Sheet

via Retro Synth Ads where you'll find the write-up and the rest of the scans.

Synth on a scope & DIY

YouTube via mubo144. via the Learned NERD where you will find more posts and videos.
"A few min of watching my Roland Sh-101 on a scope.... boring, hypnotic, and exciting all at once ... be a trooper and listen to the full 3min of mind warping bleeps and bloops!"

SM 15 - Roland SH-101 Laptop Sleeve

Available at DaWanda

via Endai

laptop case, bag, sleeve...

RARE DOEPFER STRINGPHASER MODULE

via this auction

"This module predates the Doepfer companies and was a magazine project for Formant Modular format.

It is one of Deiter's earliest works (for you fans).

It is a 3 phase LFO driving 3 seperate voltage controlled phaser cards, which can be switched series or parallel.

I have powered the module up (+/- 15V) and it works and sounds pretty cool. The LFO rate seems to be running at audio freq, so some tweeking or calibration is necessary. The LFO has 2 Osc. that can be mixed/ modulated. With the phasers in series, a synth generated percussion patch realy animated. I replaced a few knobs, because the skirts on the 'originals' were binding.

The wiring is a rats nest and the pots are dirty, but it should be easy to sort out.

This module is unique and you can be the only kid on youd block to have this in your modular!

Auction includes module and circuit description with schematics in German."

This one spotted and sent in via z of NEW ALLIANCE EAST

Native Instruments Introduces EVOLVE MUTATIONS 2

"Berlin, March 8th, 2010 - Native Instruments today introduced EVOLVE MUTATIONS 2, a new KONTAKT PLAYER-based instrument for movie, TV and game composers. Developed in collaboration with the renowned sound design house Heavyocity and powered by the industry-leading KONTAKT engine, EVOLVE MUTATIONS 2 includes a further arsenal of highly expressive instruments, rhythms and ambiences that can add profound depth and impact to any dramatic piece of music.

As the latest addition in Heavyocity's widely acclaimed "Evolve" series, EVOLVE MUTATIONS 2 contains over 300 new sounds based on 2 GByte of exclusive high-quality samples. The material is organized into four categories that provide the crucial elements for powerful scores: "Rhythmic Suites" include stirring percussive and tonal loops complete with individual slices and keymapping; "Percussive Kits" allow the creation of original percussive beds; "Stings & Transitions" support a composition with striking and suspenseful transitional elements; "Tonality & FX" provide a range of highly expressive, evocative instruments and pads.

EVOLVE MUTATIONS 2 also introduces the new "Trigger FX" feature, a versatile and intuitive sound processing section that takes advantage of KONTAKT's comprehensive effects capabilities. With "Trigger FX", the keys within a certain octave on the keyboard activate different specific sound treatments including saturation, panning, delay effects and more, which can be intuitively layered and combined to create spectacular special effects and transformations on the fly.

EVOLVE MUTATIONS 2 offers intuitive playback and sound shaping functionality within the free KONTAKT PLAYER software, and can also be loaded into the full version of the KONTAKT 4 sampler for advanced sound editing.

EVOLVE MUTATIONS 2 is available for download purchase in the NI Online Shop for $119 / 99 EUR. A DVD bundle that combines both EVOLVE MUTATIONS products is also available for $169 / 149 EUR.

Additional information on EVOLVE MUTATIONS 2 is available at
www.native-instruments.com/evolvemutations2.info"

max4live.info: Mu-tations: Part 1 - An intro to Mu

max4live.info: Mu-tations: Part 1 - An intro to Mu from Michael Chenetz on Vimeo.

"This is the first part in a series on Mu, The new Ableton Live Controller for the [Jazz Mutant] Lemur. Mu's integration with M4L is unprecedented and gives you a whole lot of flexibility in terms of control. This first part will show you how to setup Mu and take you through all of it's features. The next part of the series will show you how it all works in M4L! Watch this in HD whenever possible.

** Please Note: This is still a beta release and all specifications are subject to change on final release ** "